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20 Dec

Beyond Music x Hamza | LOUIS VUITTON

Beyond Music x Hamza | LOUIS VUITTON
"I immerse myself within the rhythm of life." — Hamza. For this recent creative chapter, the Maison followed the Belgian rapper and singer who performed at Paris's Accor Arena in custom Louis Vuitton looks by Pharrell Williams. ABOUT LOUIS VUITTON Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has placed fashion within the context of culture bringing unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style and uncompromising quality. Today, the Maison stays faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a real “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical. Still have not subscribe to Louis Vuitton on YouTube? ► http://on.louisvuitton.com/6053GTKUS CONNECT WITH LOUIS VUITTON Discover more on: http://on.louisvuitton.com/6054GTKUs Twitter: http://on.louisvuitton.com/6002H2JY6 Facebook: http://on.louisvuitton.com/6008H2JYw Instagram:...
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20 Dec

Larry Owens on Broadway’s beauty standards as a queer

Larry Owens on Broadway’s beauty standards as a queer
Fresh from his role as Usher, in Michael R. Jackson’s off-Broadway A Strange Loop, the musical comedian demands to be seen, heard and adored “I feel like I successfully created a latest form of leading man for the musical theatre.” These are the words of Larry Owens, the supernova comedian, musical performer, and, as of this summer, uncanny stage star. Owens has never played coy about his many gifts—the booming voice; the immediate, startling connection to his audiences; and his deeply articulate showbiz vocabulary. And he has never shied away from what sets him apart within the industry: He's black. He's queer. He's of size.  This summer, Owens starred in Michael R. Jackson’s off-Broadway...
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20 Dec

WWD Beauty Inc’s Top 100 Beauty Manufacturers in 2021

WWD Beauty Inc’s Top 100 Beauty Manufacturers in 2021
1. L’ORÉAL CLICHY, FRANCE 2021 BEAUTY SALES: $38.19 BILLION €32.28 BILLION +15.3% VS. 2020 +8.1% VS. 2019 MAIN BRANDS: CONSUMER PRODUCTS: L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline Latest York, NYX Skilled Makeup, Stylenanda, Essie, Mixa, Dark & Lovely. L’ORÉAL LUXE: Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Kiehl’s, Helena Rubinstein, Biotherm, Shu Uemura, It Cosmetics, Ralph Lauren, Urban Decay, Mugler, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, Azzaro, Prada, Diesel, Atelier Cologne. PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS: L’Oréal Professionnel, Redken, Kérastase, Matrix, Pureology, Pulp Riot. ACTIVE COSMETICS: La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals, CeraVe. Key Financials: Like-for-like sales: +16.1% vs. 2020 Operating profit: €6.16 billion, +18.3% Net profit: €4.6 billion, +29% Sales by Division: Skilled Products: €3.78 billion, +22.2% (+24.8% like-for-like) Consumer Products: €12.23 billion, +4.5% (+5.6% like-for-like) L’Oréal Luxe: €12.35 billion, +21.3% (+20.9% like-for-like) Lively Cosmetics: €3.92 billion, +30.3% (+31.8% like-for-like) Sales by geographic zone: Europe:...
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